Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 11:42 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 02m at 5:24 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Jan 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:544.25:21-0.36:05-0.27:174:54Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:233.512:453.86:20-0.16:55-0.27:174:55Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:213.61:403.47:240.17:47-0.37:174:56Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:233.72:403.18:300.28:41-0.37:174:57Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:273.93:442.99:380.29:38-0.37:174:57Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:314.14:462.810:460.110:36-0.47:174:58Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:304.25:442.811:500.011:34-0.57:174:59Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:264.36:392.812:47-0.27:175:00Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:184.47:302.912:29-0.71:38-0.37:175:01New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:084.48:183.01:19-0.72:23-0.37:175:02New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:544.39:053.02:07-0.83:06-0.37:165:03New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:374.29:493.12:52-0.73:46-0.27:165:04Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:184.010:333.13:37-0.54:25-0.17:165:05Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:583.811:163.14:21-0.35:040.07:165:06Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:383.55:070.05:430.27:155:07Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:003.112:193.25:550.36:220.37:155:08First Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:463.11:022.96:460.57:040.47:155:09First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:363.11:512.77:390.77:470.57:145:10First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:303.22:442.58:350.88:350.57:145:11First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:283.33:412.59:340.99:270.47:135:12Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu4:243.54:372.510:330.810:210.37:135:13Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:183.75:302.711:290.611:140.17:125:14Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:094.06:192.812:210.47:125:16Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:574.37:083.012:06-0.21:080.17:115:17Full Moon24Sun
25Mon7:444.57:563.212:56-0.51:52-0.27:105:18Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:304.68:443.51:44-0.82:36-0.47:105:19Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:154.79:323.62:32-0.93:19-0.67:095:20Full Moon27Wed
28Thu10:014.610:203.83:21-0.94:03-0.77:085:21Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:464.311:103.94:13-0.84:48-0.77:085:22Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:334.05:08-0.65:35-0.67:075:23Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:023.912:223.56:06-0.46:25-0.57:065:24Third Quarter31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8630901)

Common Questions About Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Metompkin Inlet, VA today?

Slack tide in Metompkin Inlet, VA is approximately 8:33 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Metompkin Inlet, VA?

Metompkin Inlet, VA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Metompkin Inlet, VA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Metompkin Inlet, VA?

Tide predictions for Metompkin Inlet, VA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Metompkin Inlet, VA?

Tide data for Metompkin Inlet, VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8630901. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8630901.

What is the moon phase in Metompkin Inlet, VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Metompkin Inlet, VA is Waning Crescent (22% illuminated). This places Metompkin Inlet, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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